What do you consider a snack calorie wise? (veggies, smoothie, low carb)

[foxyknoxy]

My snacks of preference. Definitely more than 100 calories.

A piece of fruit
Yogurt
Granola bar
Crackers with cheese or salami
Nuts

[Texas Ag 93]

Probably something under about 200 calories. Your examples are good ones.

[elnina]

Small green salad, fruit fresh and dry (watch for those with high sugar content), veggies, plain yogurt with fresh fruit added, cottage cheese, handful of nuts, crackers with cheese (watch for serving size), fruit/veggie smoothies (no added sugar), a cup of low sodium instant soup, serving of rice chips.

What's important is the portion size. Put your snack on a small plate or bowl to measure exact one serving and stick to it. Don't take a whole bag of your snack and slowly munch on it till all is gone.

I love to make a skin thin Jicama slices rolled with shredded carrots, mango and cucumber. Plain. Chilled.
They are mouthwatering, crispy and refreshing. One roll has about 10 calories, and you will feel pretty full after eating 8-10 pieces.

Skin thin slices best cut on a thinnest setting on a mandolin.
Trader Joe's (and some other stores) sell them already cut.

https://ahouseinthehills.com/2013/04...-spring-rolls/

You can also use rice paper:
https://simple-veganista.com/summer-...ipping-sauces/

[TimAZ]

I look at carb content:
Peanuts or almonds
Dark Chocolate
Norwegian crisp bread + PB
Bacon
Macaroni salad (low-carb noodles)
Low carb bagel or toast

[Nanny Goat]

Piece of chocolate, a square
An apple
Some sugared pecans
Stuff like that. Prob. about 100 cals.

[teqp]

Banana
Mandarin Oranges
Granola Bar
Hardboiled egg
Cashews/Pistachios

[oregonwoodsmoke]

Calories? I just want something I can pick up and eat right now with no preparation or cooking. Calories are not on the list of criteria.



I prefer fresh fruit, but I do keep mixed nuts available.

[K12144]

My downfall is that by the time I am hungry enough to realize it and eat something, I'm usually past the point where a banana or ten almonds or a small granola bar or a couple tablespoons of yogurt is going to feel like it makes more than a dent... if that's all I need, then I'm not actually hungry and why bother?

[crystle12]

Hi,

I prefer fresh fruits and nuts in my snacks.

Thanks

[vision33r]

Originally Posted by crystle12

Hi,

I prefer fresh fruits and nuts in my snacks.

Thanks

Terrible idea. There's enough fructose in fruit equivalent to a can of soda. No wonder people can't lose weight!